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10.Ему было не с кем обсудить эту проблему.
11.Видеть значит верить.
Test 26
(The Gerund, Verbal Noun, Participle I, Participle II)
Variant I
I. Match the items on the left with those on the right. Then write sentences beginning by + - ing, on + -ing, as in the example:
1 + d By telephoning every hour, she eventually managed to speak to the doctor.
1.She telephoned every hour.
2.She heard of Ann's accident.
3.She studied two hours every evening.
4.She left work early.
5.She opened the box.
a.She immediately went to see her in hospital.
b.She was surprised to find a new watch.
c.She passed her university course.
d.She eventually managed to speak to the doctor.
e.She was able to avoid the heavy traffic.
II. Define the part of speech of the words with –ing ending (gerund, participle I, verbal noun). Translate the sentences:
1.I'm very tired from the questioning.
2.Many new buildings have been constructed there recently.
3.I have no idea of your learning English.
4.Listening to the tapes helps you to master English.
5.His comings to our party are always great pleasure for us.
III. Complete these sentences using the Gerund:
1.She laughed on … .
2.He could have discovered the defects in the goods by … .
3.They agreed to grant a discount after … .
4.They promised to look into the matter before … .
5.We have no chance of … .
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Translate |
these |
sentences |
into |
English |
using |
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1. Я не знаю, почему они решили отложить этот вопрос до следующей недели вместо того, чтоб обсудить его тотчас. 2. Я ничего не могу сказать о преимуществах этой модели, не посмотрев ее в действии. 3. Я не вижу причины увеличивать гарантийный срок. 4. У нас нет возможности завершить эту работу на этой неделе. 5. Я знаю причину, по которой вы покинули город.
V. Translate these sentences with verbal noun:
1.Many new buildings have been constructed recently.
2.New purchasings were made yesterday.
3.The reading of the text was not easy for me.
4.She did a lot of readings and writings.
5.He did not take part in the sittings of this case.
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VI. Underline ingforms (gerund, participle I, verbal noun, participle II). Translate the sentences into Russian
1.It looks like all this is a rehearsal of a play entitled "The Presidential Election" – with a happy ending, to the sure.
2.Being an inseparable part of Harbin, the Pier (пристань) always had its individual distinctive features.
3.All the magnificent buildings of the business firm designed in the architectural style of German baroque were located in downtown areas.
4.Harvesting as much commercial timber as possible should not be forest management's primary goal.
5.When you plan to start manufacturing products of any kind, you will naturally need information on your domestic and foreign counterparts.
VII. Complete the sentences, using gerund, participle I, verbal noun, participle II
1. We found a few defects in the machine-tool, while … . 2. They have booked two seats for the plane, … . 3. My brother is fond of classic music, he enjoys… . 4. When the weather is fine, I like … . 5. You will enjoy this opera, it's worth …
Variant II
I. Match the items on the left with those on the right. Then write sentences beginning by + - ing, on + -ing, as in the example:
1. + b. By taking the back off the computer, she damaged some of the circuits.
1.She took the back off the computer
2.She moved into a smaller house.
3.He heard of Pete's arrival.
4.They went to the theatre.
5.He opened the door.
a.She wasn't very happy.
b.She damaged some of the circuits.
c.He saw his old friend.
d.He went to his office.
e.They met their partner.
II. Define the part of speech of the words with –ing ending (gerund, participle I, verbal noun). Translate the sentences:
1.He thanks her for coming.
2.On coming to Khabarovsk I will meet you.
3.While translating one must use a dictionary.
4.Having seen him I told him the news.
5.The writing of tests takes a lot of time.
III. Complete these sentences using the Gerund:
1.You should have rung them instead of … .
2.I cannot borrow another book from the library without … .
3.I see no reason for your … .
4.There are a lot of ways of … .
5.You can profit much by … .
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IV. Translate these sentences into English using the Gerund
1. Есть только один способ разрешить этот вопрос. 2. Он стал принимать это лекарство после того, как посоветовался с врачом. 3. Я не имел возможности побывать на юге Франции. 4. Получив приглашение принять участие в конференции, он начал готовиться к ней. 5. Узнав, что компания продала его изобретение, не поговорив с ним, изобретатель возмутился (рассердился).
V. Translate these sentences with verbal noun:
1.Listenings to the reports have started recently.
2.His comings and goings back annoyed us.
3.The writing of this letter was too hard for me.
4.Chekhov's readings started last week.
5.She is happy of the questioning.
VI. Underline ing-forms (gerund, participle I, verbal noun, participle II). Translate the sentences into Russian
1.Judging by the audience, the new party is really close to the people.
2.In generalized form, the positive ideas for building up the party are: make
contact with local newspapers and TV broad casters: rely on small and medium-seized business.
3.The goal of changing the current administrative division and equalizing of the status of all federation members is also proclaimed if cautiously.
4.Sometimes I get the feeling that no one is capable of putting a dent in the bureaucratic wall that is standing in the way of reform.
5.The partners realized that it made no sense to place their hopes on goods being shipped from Europe by sailing vessels via Cape of Good Hope. (Мыс Доброй Надежды)
VII. Complete the sentences, using gerund, participle I, verbal noun, participle II
1. We shall be obliged of … . 2. In view of the above we cannot stop … .
3. Please get in touch with the firm and find out … . 4. As stated above we cannot agree to your … . 5. They received the catalogues … .
Test 27 (Conditionals) Variant I
1.If she … the window, she wouldn't have had to pay for a new one.
a)hadn't broken
b)haven't broken
c)didn't broken
2.If she … so absent minded, she would be a much better student.
a)wouldn't be
b)were not
c)wouldn't have been
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3.If you win that competition, you … rich.
a)would be
b)will be
c)would have been
4.I … Pete your message if I should see him today.
a)will give
b)would give
c)give
5.If you had not wasted so much time, you … the train.
a)would have missed
b)would not have missed
c)didn't miss
6.I wish I … the answer.
a)knew
b)would know
c)know
7.She'll wash my shirts tomorrow if she … time.
a)will have
b)has
c)would have
8.If a dog … in her leg, she would go straight to hospital.
a)bit
b)will bite
c)would bite
9.I wish we … again next summer.
a)would meet
b)meet
c)had met
10.If he … so much, he would not be so clever.
a)doesn't read
b)didn't read
c)wouldn't read
11.The student wishes he … the material better.
a)study
b)had studied
c)doesn't study
12.If you … earlier, you could have left on the afternoon flight.
a)decided
b)have decided
c)had decided
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13.If it … ,we'll have to stay at home.
a)rain
b)will rain
c)rains
14.The weather was awful. I wish it … warmer.
a)was
b)has been
c)had been
15.I … to him again if he doesn't apologize.
a)speak
b)doesn't speak
c)will not speak
16.You would have understood the rule if you … the teacher's explanation.
a)didn't miss
b)haven't missed
c)had not missed
17.I wish I … my driving test last Monday.
a)passed
b)had passed
c)have passed
18.If you gave me your dictionary for a couple of days, I … this text.
a)will translate
b)translated
c)would translate
19.He wishes he … something about cars.
a)knew
b)knows
c)will know
20.If someone … in here with a gun, I'd be very frightened.
a)walked
b)will walk
c)would walk
Variant II
1.I … home if I'd known the football match was on TV.
a)ran
b)would run
c)would have run
2.If she studied more, she … a better student.
a)would be
b)will be
c)would have been
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3.He'll be furious if he ever … about this.
a)finds out
b)find out
c)will find
4.The animals at the Zoo … unless they're fed.
a)will die
b)die
c)will be died
5.If he … his ticket, they wouldn't have let him in.
a)have forgotten
b)forgot
c)had forgotten
6."Why aren't you writing the test?"
"I can't remember what the teacher said . I wish I … more attention".
a)had paid
b)would paid
c)pay
7.He will not pass the exanimation next summer if he … much harder.
a)will work
b)will not work
c)does not work
8.If I had more time, I … more books.
a)would have read
b)will read
c)would read
9.The music next door is very loud. I wish they … it down.
a)will turn
b)would turn
c)turn
10.If my mother … a million pounds, she would spend it as fast as possible.
a)win
b)will win
c)won
11.It's a pity you are ill. I wish you … ill.
a)were not
b)would not be
c)are not
12.I … the composition long ago if you had not disturbed me.
a)wrote
b)would have written
c)had written